Canon EOS-1D X Mark II vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      BrandCanonHasselblad
      ModelEOS-1D X Mark IIX1D II 50C
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS-1D X Hasselblad X1D-50c
      Successor ModelCanon EOS-1D X Mark III Hasselblad X2D 100c
      MSRP$5999 (body only)$5750/£6400/€6000
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMedium format
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm43.8 x 32.9 mm
      Total Pixels21.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel50 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 409,600
      Photo Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6+
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36488272 x 6200
      Other Resolutions4368 x 2912, 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      Bit Depth14-Bit16-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points61117
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenEc-C6 provided, can be changed to Ec-A, B or L
      Optics Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      Lens MountCanon EFHasselblad X
      Crop Factor1x0.79x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.6"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot2,360k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.87x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x1.10x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,686k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Leaf
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4080s
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/10000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting16.0 fps2.7 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 14 fps at 20.2 MP for up to 170 Frames (Raw)Up to 2.7 fps at 50 MP
      Flash Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      Built-in Flash
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/2000 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL IIiTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto AE lock
      In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
      Manual AE lock
      With AE lock button in P, Av, Tv and M modes. (AE lock is updated each time you press the button.)
      Enabled in all metering modes.
      DXO Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      DxO Low Light ISO32074489
      DxO Color Depth24.126.2
      DxO Dynamic Range13.514.8
      DxO Overall Score88102
      Video Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      Movie File FormatMP4, MOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesM-JPEG/MOV
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [500 to 800 Mbps]
      MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [30 to 360 Mbps]

      MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEGH.264
      Max Video Resolution4096 x 21602720 x 1530
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
      30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB
      1 x PC Sync Socket
      1 x RJ45
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WFT-E8 transmitter
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible *As of June, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control
      Environmental Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature23 to 113°F / -5 to 45°C14 to 113°F / -10 to 45°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      Dimensions158 x 168 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.61 x 3.27")148 x 97 x 70 mm (5.83 x 3.82 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1530 g (3.37 lb / 53.97 oz)766 g (1.69 lb / 27.02 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.5 x 8.05 x 7.7"8 x 5.9 x 5.1"
      Package Weight7.2 lb3.65 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      Battery PackLP-E19
      Battery Life1210 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Slot 2: CFast (CFast 2.0)
      Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyAluminum
      Electronic Level Gauge


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